This Old Heart Of Mine

· by The Isley Brothers

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Lyrics

(C7)This old heart of mine been broke a thou sand times.

Each time you break a way, (Am)I fear you’ve gone to stay.

Lone ly nights that come, mem o ries that flow, bring ing you back (Bb)a gain, (Am)hurt ing me more and more.

May be it’s (C)my mis take to show this love I feel in (Dm7)side;

’cause each day that (C)pass es by you (Gm)got me nev er (F)know ing if I’m (Bb)com ing or (C7)go ing.

But I, I love you.

This old (Bb)heart, (Am)dar ling, is weak (C7)for you.

I love you,

yes, (Bb)I do.

(C7)These old (F)arms of mine miss hav ing (Am)you a round; makes these (Bb)tears in side start a fall ing down.

May be it’s (C)my mis take to show this love I feel in (Dm7)side;

’cause each day that (C)pass es by you (Gm)got me nev er (F)know ing if I’m (Bb)com ing or (C7)go ing.

But I, I love you.

This old (Bb)heart, (Am)dar ling, is weak (C7)for you.

I love you,

yes, (Bb)I do.

(C7)These old (F)arms of mine miss hav ing (Am)you a round; makes these (Bb)tears in side start a fall ing down.

do.

Yes, I

do.

I try (F)hard I love you.

This old (Bb)heart, (Am)dar ling, is weak (C7)for you.

I love you.

This old (Bb)heart, (Am)dar ling, is weak (C7)for you.

This Old Heart Of Mine by The Isley Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Old Heart Of Mine” by The Isley Brothers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "This Old Heart Of Mine" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "This Old Heart Of Mine"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "This Old Heart Of Mine" use?: Just 8 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm7, F, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Isley Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "DON'T SAY GOODNIGHT", "SHOUT", "IT'S YOUR THING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.